Archie had
25 as many stickers as Esther. After Archie gave away 5 stickers, he had 62 less stickers than Esther. How many stickers did Esther have?
| |
Archie |
Esther |
| Before |
2 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 5 |
|
| After |
2 u - 5 |
5 u |
Esther had 62 more stickers than Archie in the end. So, if Archie had another 62 stickers, he would have the same number of stickers as Esther.
5 u = 2 u - 5 + 62
5 u - 2 u = 62 - 5
3 u = 57
1 u = 57 ÷ 3 = 19
Number of stickers that Esther had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 19
= 95
Answer: 95
